Childish Gambino Feat. Beck – “Silk Pillow”

In case you haven’t noticed, Donald Glover is not f*cking around for his upcoming mixtape. After a few heaters with unexpected MCs like ScHoolboy Q on “Unnecessary” and Neighborhood Nip for “Royalty,” the Community star has just delivered a new track featuring and co-produced by indie icon Beck. Backed by a beat that evokes visions of the house of mirrors at some off-beaten carnival and a theme of re-envisioning the norm, this one-hook gem seems to solidify Gambino has turned a corner in his music. Between doing tracks with his heroes and upping his output, the actor-turnt-rapper seems to be spewing more confidence than ever.

Considering CG’s upcoming tape is already full of heavy-hitters and still doesn’t even have a name, it’d probably be safe to assume we’ll either get another big feature to push the tape over the top or possibly just a rock-solid solo track to further his rap renaissance.

Sometimes artists have to grow in order to be great. Camp was just him getting the rest of his insecurities and issues out of his system and it still knocked. And now he can move forward and make even hotter music. To all the haters: Let That Man BREATHE!!!!!!!!!!!

well said. i recall the indie/blog buzz around the kid back when culdesac first dropped. it was confident (and at the time i felt it was his best release) but it wasn’t as honest as his previous mixtapes. camp, honest not as confident. he seems comfortable in his own skin. mostly apparent now that he’s stop relying so heavily on punchlines. at this point he has the clout (and money) to pull down collabs like this. props to the growth/hustle.